We are a specialised service that assesses for and supplies manual and powered wheelchairs, and specialist seating for adults and children with long-term mobility needs. If a person is entitled to equipment on the NHS, we will complete an assessment to decide what best meets their clinical needs. We provide a service to people of all ages and assess patients in clinics and in the community when needed.
We are a small team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioner, Therapy assistant, Rehabilitation Engineer, and admin staff. We also work with external services including social services, district nurses, hospital wards, and community teams, to ensure the equipment provided meets clinical need.
We aim to provide wheelchairs within 18 weeks of the referral to us. This may be via a direct issue following a triage phone call or following a face-to-face assessment process. This depends on an individual’s level of need and the equipment required.
For further information regarding our service please see our Welcome Booklet which explains our service in more detail.
